Physical Scientists, All Other in California
Local pay for physical scientists, all other in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-2099
$130,610
median pay, California
2,320
employed in California
+6.6%
vs U.S. median
+0.6%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What physical scientists, all other earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of physical scientists, all other in California earn between $106,480 and $171,270 a year; the U.S. median is $122,570.
$81,360
P10
$106,480
P25
$130,610
MEDIAN
$171,270
P75
$211,150
P90
Pay by metro in California
$160,580
$137,340
$136,160
$132,410
$131,640
$128,720
$106,750
$101,070
$40k $190k $340k